Status Bar, Display settings, Indicator Icons

Display settings

In this menu, you can change various settings for the for the wallpaper, brightness, or backlight.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications) ➔

(Settings) ➔ Display. For more information, refer to “Display Settings” on page 222.

Status Bar

The Status Bar shows information about the connection status, signal strength, battery level, and time, and displays notifications about incoming messages, calls and other actions.

This list identifies the icons you see on your display screen:

Indicator Icons

This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s display and Indicator area:

Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active. You cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.

Indicates there is no signal available.

Displays when there is a system error or alert.
Displays when a call is in progress. Displayed in the
Status bar when the current call is minimized.
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Contents

B I L E P H O N E S735CUMEnglishWYLJ8PS102412F5 Intellectual PropertyDisclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Samsung Telecommunications America STA, LLC Page Table of Contents 107 135 187 254 284 Getting Started Text Conventions BluetoothSpecial Text Battery and SD card are installed under the battery cover Battery CoverDown , then tap Power off OK To remove the battery cover To replace the battery cover Installing the microSD Memory Card Removing the microSD Memory Card Tap Finish to complete the setup process Initial Device Configuration Tap Power off OK Switching the Device On or OffLocking and Unlocking the Device To unlock your device from the lock screen Gmail Creating a New Google AccountTo create a new Google Account from your device Follow the on-screen password recovery procedure Click on the Can’t access your account? linkSigning into Your Google Account To create a new Google Account from the Web Voice Mail Setting Up Your Voice Mail To access Voice Mail using your phone dialer Accessing Your Voice MailDial your wireless phone number Enter your passcode Understanding Your Device Features of Your DevicePage Front View Home key displays the Home screen when pressed Pressing the volume key down mutes the ring tone Back View Status Bar Device Display Status Bar Display settingsIndicator Icons Page Displays when Bluetooth technology is active and enabled Page Tap to select a text input method Displays when your device’s GPS is on and communicating Notification Bar Menu Key Function KeysHome Key Back Key Google search Home Screen Primary Shortcuts Home ScreenShortcuts Page Browser launches the built-in Internet Browser Tapping Settings Home Screen Menu Settings Press to return to the Home screen Application Screen Menu SettingsApplications For more information, refer to Browser on BrowserCalculator For more information, refer to Calculator on You to record, view, and send high definition videos CameraChrome Clock For more information, refer to Downloads on DownloadsFor more information, refer to Email on Gallery Local Google +Latitude Messaging MapsMessenger Navigation Phone PeoplePlay Books Play Magazines Play Music Google Music SettingsPlay Store Search Talk For more information, refer to Using Voice Dialer onFor more information, refer to Talk on Voice Dialer Navigating Through the Screens Screen NavigationPage Navigating Through the Application Menus Menu Navigation Tap an available on-screen option Sub-Menu items Using Sub-MenusAccessing Recently-Used Applications Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Customizing the ScreensYou can customize your Home screen by doing the following To add a new primary shortcut To remove a current primary shortcut Managing ShortcutsOnce the text turns red, let go the shortcut To add a shortcut from the Applications screen To add a Widget Adding and Removing WidgetsTo delete a shortcut To remove a Widget Managing WallpapersTo place a widget onto a different screen Touch and hold the Widget until it becomes transparent Understanding Your Device SD card Overview Using the SD Card MicroSD Icon Indicators Mounting the SD Card Press and then tap System settings Developer optionsCommunicating with the SD card Tap Mount SD card SD card Memory Status Unmounting the SD cardTap Unmount SD card OK Available space headings Tap Reset phone Erase everything Factory Data Reset Making a Call Displaying Your Phone NumberNumber field Press and then tap Enter the phone number and then tap Call Notification Running a Call in the Background Ending a Call Making an Emergency Call Without ServiceMaking Emergency Calls Ending a Call from the Status Bar Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your call Making an Emergency Call With Service Add 3-sec pause to insert a three-second pause to enter a To view additional dialing options Touch and slide left to reject the call Answering a Call Using Voice Dialer Pause Dialing International CallsFrom the Home screen, tap and then touch and hold Touch and hold to delete all digits Tap Redialing the Last Number Wait DialingEntered digits Tap To recall any of these numbers Mutes or Unmutes Call Call Options Muting a Call Adjusting the Call VolumeTurning the Speakerphone on and off Multi-Party calls Setting up a Multi-Party CallMaking a Multi-Party Call Tap . The first caller is placed on hold Call Waiting Tap Swap again to switch backYou are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone To answer a new call while you have a call in progress Call Log Tab Accessing the Call log Tab Call logs Caller Overview Accessing Call log from The Notifications Area Erasing the Call Log List Altering Numbers from the Call Log List Selecting the Text Input Method Settings MenuText Input Methods Text Input field Using the Samsung KeyboardSamsung Keyboard Shift key Changing the Text Input Mode in KeyboardInput Mode Settings Current Mode Emoticons Delete Indicator All lowercase Displays when the next character is entered in lowercaseInitial Uppercase All Uppercase Hold to erase an entire word Using ABC Mode in Samsung KeyboardUsing Symbol/Numeric Mode To enter symbols Using XT9 Predictive TextPage Using XT9 Predictive Text Blue check mark indicates the feature is enabled To done via the microphone as text to speech Using the Google Voice TypingConfigure Google Voice Typing Using Google Voice Typing Accounts Settings Accounts & syncSign in to your Google account Sync Contacts Contacts ListCreating a Contact Custom To create a new contact To save a Number from your Keypad Press and then tap Discard to delete the current entry Finding a Contact Tabs Contacts Tabbed Navigation Create SearchContact Field Adding a Number to an Existing Contact Editing Contact InformationFrom the Home screen, tap Tap a contact name from the list Details screen Deleting Contacts Contact List Options Press to reveal the context menu specific to this entry Contact Entry Options Marking a Contact as Default Tap OK to choose all current phone contact entries Copying Contact Information Synchronizing Contacts 100 Display Options Adding more Contacts via Accounts and Sync Press and then tap System settings Accounts & syncTo resync Social Network Contacts Press and tap Sync now Contacts Sending an Email to a Contact Additional Contact OptionsExport/Import From the Home screen, tap and select an entry Adding a contact to your favorites list Contact List SettingsFavorites Tab Creating a New Caller Group Groups TabTap Create new group Tap Done to store the newly created group 104 Adding an Existing Entry to a Current Caller Group Removing an Entry From a Caller Group Tap a group entry Press and then tap Delete OK 106 Editing a Caller GroupDeleting a Caller Group Messages Types of Messages Message Icons on the Status Bar Creating and Sending MessagesThen tapping Apps Messaging Recipients in the Enter Recipients field 108 From the Home screen, tap Messaging Tap Search Message OptionsOptions before composing a message By tapping OK 110 Options while composing a messageAdding attachments to a message To read a message Viewing Newly Received Messages To reply to a text message Message ThreadsCompose your reply Tap Send to deliver your reply To access additional Bubble options Deleting a single message thread Deleting MessagesDeleting multiple message threads Deleting a single message bubble Storage settings Messaging SettingsMessage Search Deleting multiple message bubbles 116 Multimedia MMS settingsNotifications settings ADD Account Creating an Internet Email Account Select additional available options Tap Next Deleting an Internet Email Account Press and then tap Settings email accountOpening an Email Refreshing Email messages Composing Email Configuring Email Settings Alter any of the following settings 122 Microsoft Exchange Email OutlookPage 124 With the new server information entered, tap Next Composing Exchange Email Opening an Exchange EmailRefreshing Exchange Email 126 Deleting an Exchange Email Message Messages Press to return to the previous 128 Signing into Google Mail Using Google MailOpening Gmail Refreshing Google Mail Composing a Gmail Message Other Gmail Options Creating an Additional Gmail Account Viewing a Gmail Message Google Talk From the Home screen, tap Talk Begin using Google Talk 132 Messenger Google + Select the account you want to use to sign in to Google+ Multimedia Assigning the Default Storage Location 136 Using the CameraTaking Photos SCN Camera Options 138 Camera settingsCamera key takes a photo when pressed in Camera mode Video options Pictures and Videos Image Viewer OptionsPhoto options Delete allows you to erase the current image Camera Image OptionsEdit launches the photo editor application 140 Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper Assigning an Image as a Contact Photo Editing a Photo Using the CamcorderShooting Video 142 To play your video for review Press to return to the viewer Camcorder Options 144 Camcorder settings352x288, 320x240, or Accessing Videos 146 GalleryOpening the Gallery Tap an on-screen album to open it and begin playback Play MusicFrom the Home screen, tap Applications Play Music Searching for Music in Your Library Changing Library View Playing Music Changing Music SettingsListening to Music 150 Displaying the Now Playing ScreenOptions adjacent to the label and tap Play Genres Play or Add to queue Tab OptionsOptions While Playing a Song Tap playlist Add to playlist to add the song to a Creating a Playlist Visible when is tappedAdding Songs to Playlists Is tapped Deleting a Playlist Playing a Playlist YouTube 156 Applications Development 157 BrowserCalculator Calendar Settings displays a list of configurable settingsTo manually sync calendar events 158 Press Settings General settings Calendar SettingsCreating a Calendar Event From the Month tab, press New event 160 Camera 161 Google ChromeFollow the on-screen instructions to use Google Chrome Clock Tap Set alarm Add alarm Setting an AlarmTurning Off an Alarm Setting the Snooze Feature 163 DownloadsTap an available file From the Home screen, tap Google+ 164 Gmail 165 Latitude Tap Yes at the Send sharing requests prompt Sharing your Location with FriendsAdd friends Tap Add friends Latitude Options Help provides help information 168 What’s New launches the Play Store 169 Tap the Maps icon to launch the related maps featureLocal Maps Press and then tap System settings Location services 170Enabling a Location source From the Home screen, tap Applications Maps 171 Tap GPS satellites to enable the GPS satelliteOpening Maps 172 Press and select one of the following options 173 MessagingHelp provides help information 174 Navigation Navigation options Enabling GPS Location 176 Navigation Map options Phone People From the Home screen, tap People 177 Play Books Tap a magazine to see more information and subscribe Play Magazines From the Home screen, tap Applications Play Music 179 Play Store Accessing the Play StoreDownloading a New Google Application Read the application descriptions 180 181 Tap Install Accept & download Unknown sources Android DevelopmentUnknown sources Search Uninstalling third-party applicationsManage applications Clearing application cache and data Talk SettingsVoice Dialer 184 General To configure YouTube SettingsUploads specifies network preferences for uploads 185 About PreloadingHelp provides answers to most YouTube questions To watch a high quality video To access the Browser Accessing the InternetHomepage Entering a URL To perform an Internet search using keywords Using BookmarksSearch the Internet From the homepage, tap Search Tap Edit bookmark Adding BookmarksEditing Bookmarks Deleting Bookmarks Using Web HistoryEmptying the Cookies Tap Delete bookmark Browser Settings Using Most VisitedTo configure browser settings Tap any entry to display the selected webpage Accessibility Your phone. Choose from Google, Yahoo!, or Bing Contrast Allows you to adjust the on-screen contrastAdvanced 194 Bandwidth ManagementLabs About Bluetooth BluetoothTurning Bluetooth On and Off Bluetooth Status Indicators To access the Bluetooth Settings menu Bluetooth SettingsTo change your Bluetooth name To set visibility To review your Bluetooth received files Pairing Bluetooth DevicesTo scan for Bluetooth devices Verify your Bluetooth is active 198 Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth DeviceTo pair your device with another Bluetooth device Tap Unpair to delete the paired device Sending Contacts via BluetoothVerify Bluetooth is active 200 Enable Downloading for Web ApplicationsVerify your Bluetooth is active and your phone is visible PC Connections Connecting as an MTP devicePage Enabling USB Debugging Wi-FiAbout Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Activating Wi-FiTap Connect 204 Manually Add a New Network Connection Wi-Fi Status IndicatorsFollowing icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection status Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network Deactivating Wi-FiWi-Fi Advanced Settings To access the Wi-Fi Advanced Settings menu 207 Accessing SettingsWi-Fi Settings Keep Wi-Fi On During Sleep Wi-Fi settingsNetwork Notification Press and then tap Advanced 209 Bluetooth settingsManually Adding a Wi-Fi Network Activating the Device Name Tap Rename to confirm your settingActivating Visibility 210 Scanning for Devices Data UsageTo activate/deactivate Mobile data usage Usage Using Airplane mode More... SettingsA single motion touch and slide the Mobile data slider To set a mobile data limit Press and then tap System settings More... VPN VPN settingsAdding a VPN Tap Add VPN network Delete a VPN Connecting to a VPNEdit a VPN To activate your Wi-Fi Direct connection Wi-Fi Direct Setup and SettingsData enabled Mobile networks To access the Call settings menu Call SettingsConfiguring General Call Settings 217 TTY Mode Voicemail Settings Sound SettingsAdjusting the Volume Settings Voicemail Setup Device Vibration Silent mode via Device Options ScreenTap OK to assign the volume levels Tap Silent mode Setting a Notification Ringtone Setup the Voice Call RingtoneSetting a Vibration and Ring Tap Vibrate and ring to activate the feature 220 221 Audible System Sounds Adjusting the Screen Display Display SettingsAdjusting Screen Brightness Configure the following screen display settings 223 Battery UsageSD Card & Device Storage 224 Press and then tap System settings Apps ALLTap Force stop, Clear data, or Clear cache 225 Running Services Storage Used Accounts and SynchronizationTo activate Accounts and sync To deactivate Accounts and sync Synchronizing a Google Account To configure the Google management settingsTo add a new Google account Tap ADD Account Google Tap Existing Locate and tap the corporate email account Synchronizing Your Corporate Account Using Google Location Services Location ServicesEnabling the GPS Satellites 229 Enabling the Location & Google Search SecurityScreen Unlock Pattern Overview 230 Setting an Unlock Pattern Using SlideTap Screen lock Slide Tap Screen lock Pattern Deleting the Screen Lock Pattern Changing the Screen Lock PatternPIN Lock and Unlock Tap Screen lock Using a Visible Pattern Password Lock and UnlockPower Button Instantly Locks Automatically Lock Device Administration Password SettingsTap Make passwords visible to activate this feature Select an administrator device and follow the prompts 234 235 Tap Unknown sources to active this featureCredential Storage Language Settings Language and Input SettingsSamsung Keypad Settings Press and then tap System settings Language & input 237 238 XT9 Advanced Settings 239 Press 241 Configuring Voice Input RecognitionConfiguring Text-to-speech Mobile Backup and Restore Back up and Reset Press and then tap System settings Backup & reset 242 To export a Contact list to your microSD card storage Prior to doing a Factory ResetTap Export to storage OK 243 Tap Reset phone Read the on-screen reset informationPress and then tap System settings Date & time Date and Time To the right to turn it on Accessibility Settings 246 Developer OptionsUSB Debugging Tap Desktop backup password Desktop Backup PasswordDevelopment device ID Stay awake 248 User Interface Options 249 Application Options 250 Google Search SettingsSearch Press Settings 251 To access phone informationAbout Phone Model number displays the device’s model number Software UpdateBuild number displays the software, build number 252 253 Do cell phones pose a health hazard? Exposure to Radio Frequency RF SignalsYour mobile device 254 255 256 Interphone Study International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users Cosmos 257 Cell Phone Industry Actions Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories 259 Hands-Free Kits Children and Cell Phones 261 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 262 263 FCC Part 15 Information to User Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Smart Practices While DrivingOn the Road Off the Phone 264 265 266 Battery Use and Safety 267 Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 269 Drop It OffMail It 270 UL Certified Travel Charger 271 Display / Touch-Screen Use of Agps in Emergency Calls Your Location 273 Emergency CallsNavigation If the mobile device is not on, switch it on Care and MaintenanceTo make an emergency call 274 Responsible Listening 276 277 American Academy of AudiologyPlaza American Drive, Suite Reston, VA Voice 800 Street, S.W., Suite Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC Operating EnvironmentEmail cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet 278 279 Implantable Medical Devices Vehicles Other Medical DevicesPosted Facilities Potentially Explosive Environments When your Device is Wet Restricting Childrens Access to Your Mobile DeviceFCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice 282 Other Important Safety Information 283 What is not covered? Standard Limited WarrantyWhat is covered and for how long? 285 What are SAMSUNG’s obligations? 286 What must you do to obtain warranty service?What are the limits on SAMSUNG’s liability? 287 288 What is the procedure for resolving disputes? 289 290 Precautions for Transfer and DisposalSeverability 291 End User License Agreement for Software 292 293 294 295 296 Disclaimer of Warranty Regarding Third Party Applications 297 298 299 Dispute Resolution 300 301 Add 3 Sec Pause Adjusting AccessingAirplane Mode Alarm Sec Pause Backup and Restore Battery Cover Applications Development Automatic Restore Back upBattery Usage Battery Use & Safety Bing Background Data Call Volume Call SettingsCamera PTP Care and Maintenance Configuration Default Storage Date and Time Default NotificationsContact Contact Entry Downloads RF Signals Factory Data Reset Deleting a contact Emergency Calls Desktop Backup PasswordDevice Emoticons Font Size Google Chrome Google Location ServicesGames Google Google Talk 44 Google Voice Typing Google’s Location ServicesGPS & Agps GPS Satellites 171, 175 Groups Lock Screen LanguageMaking Managing Applications Other Important Safety Information Outlook On/Off Switch Operating Environment OrganizerMobile Web Multi-party calls Multi-Tasking Remove Account 119, 122 Reset PasswordsPause Dialing Phone Phone number Recycling Search Engine Samsung Software Setting an alarm Screen TimeoutSetting up Screen Rotation Setup Uninstalling TTS TTY Mode UL Certified Travel ChargerSIM Card Snooze SNS Social Network USB Settings USB Connections Volume SettingsUsing Favorites Unmounting Voice Typing High Quality 155, 186 Settings 315 Wi-FiWidgets 209 Manually scan for network Off